We're going in a different direction. Your contract will not be renewed. Those are tough words to hear. But it's even tougher to explain to a five-year-old why his daddy is no longer going to work. I decided to show him that setbacks are part of life and that it's about how you move forward. My job last summer was searching for employment. I applied for dozens of jobs. I met with people every week. I kept coming up empty. As the frustration and the bills mounted, I realized the fundamental problem -- I didn't have my college degree. I couldn't get past the human resources sentries to even get an interview. I started working at newspapers in my early 20s and never looked back -- until now. While I was working in the communications and public relations industry the last 15 years, the world changed. A bachelor's degree is the new high school diploma. It's a must have if you want to be hired in the professional world/Marc Stewart, Lewis-Clark State College PR. More here.

Question: Have you had to start completely over?